Armed robbery in the University District

An armed robbery occurred at a large University District party early Sunday morning, and police are looking for the suspect.

The incident happened shortly before 1 a.m. at a residence in the 4700 block of 21st Avenue Northeast. Police were told about the armed robbery when they arrived there to respond to the party.

“They were informed by the victim that an unknown suspect had displayed a silver handgun and demanded his money,” Detective Mark Jamieson said in a statement. “The victim handed over his cash and the suspect fled north on 21st Avenue Northeast. The victim was not injured.”

Seattle police and University of Washington police searched the area, but found nothing.

The suspect was described as a black man, age 25 to 30, 5-foot-10 to 6-feet with a heavy build, dark eyes, short hair and clean shaven. He wore a dark jacket, blue jeans and black flat-bill hat. Additional details were not available.